tribute
/ˈtɹɪbjuːt/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
2
An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
3
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
4
Extortion; protection money.
5
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
6
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
7
Ellipsis of cum tribute.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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